Devils Lake camping

Looking to climb at the lake around July 6th or 7th and stay for a few days, but after looking online the camping seems to be expensive and reserved from now until the end of time. Are there other campgrounds near the lake or outside the park that aren't as expensive and might have a tent site available for about a week? Any recommendations on some camping around the area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I may get shit for revealing this, but: there are drive-up first come/first serve campsites at the Lake in the Ice Age Campground. Hit the Ranger's station and they can tell you what's available, but there's usually something.

it's been nearly 10 years since I've been there, but check out Green valley campgrounds... it's super close to dl, and last experience was that they were under management/owners and very climber friendly. nice grounds, some RVs, no showers, but at least has hose and indoor bathroom. I think cheaper than staying at dl too

Guidebook is available at Wildside in Baraboo just north of Devils Lake - on highway 12 as you go north/south through town, it's on the west side of the road at the last stoplight intersection as you exit town to the south (except the Walmart stoplight which is a bit further south).

Was just out there two weekends ago. Green Valley is great, Dan and Donna are wonderful people. $10/person/night came out cheaper than most other campgrounds and we had lots of space. Super peaceful and close to the lake. Also, Wildside had a bunch of the new books on hand when we were there.